Wenjuan Chen, Data Scientist and a Data Science People Leader, believes in the power of perseverance and having a growth mindset, joins Jennifer Okimoto, Director, Insights & Data, Capgemini North America, for this episode of Her Story podcast series.
From a TV reporter to a data scientist while accomplishing Ph.D. in Ecosystem Science and Management, and learning to code, Wenjuan's journey highlights the power of having a growth mindset. Tune in to be inspired.
Timestamps:
01:21 | Career evolution from media to IT
03:09 | How to be a successful professional in Data Science
05:04 | Data Science is the pursuit of life
06:53 | Magic of diversity
08:41 | Pausing and navigating tough times
15:05 | Importance of growth mindset
Quotes:
08:21 | “There are always multiple ways to solve a problem.” – Wenjuan Chen
09:56 | “When I am burned out, I relax. When I feel better, I come back.” – Wenjuan Chen
10:44 | “Believe in yourself. Secondly, perseverance is the key. And then thirdly, reach out for help.” – Wenjuan Chen
14:41 | “What matters is that you need to keep trying in the process and you keep building..” – Wenjuan Chen
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